Happy weekend, Vero Beach! In today’s happening-today edition: Wild parrot colonies, kitten yoga, and a tribute sculpture unveiling + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A tribute takes shape: Tree of American Dreams by artist Geoffrey Smith was unveiled at Legacy Park in Tradition, honoring Sansone founder Anthony Sansone with family symbols and a bald eagle -- view the tribute sculpture.
Unlikely feathered residents: South American parrots are thriving in wild colonies around Melbourne, including near Vernon Place and US 1 at Eau Gallie. Experts suspect pet releases, and FWC runs an amnesty program -- see the parrot colonies.
Utility costs on the rise: Vero Beach City Council will vote Tuesday, June 23 on water and sewer rate hikes to fund a $164 million water plant, pushing typical bills 47 percent higher by 2030 -- read the full story.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Your midweek mulligan: If you’re a Quail Valley Golf Club member, use this week to chase birdies on those rolling fairways, then sharpen things at the Learning Center. Cap it with a quick unwind at the River Club or The Pointe, because Vero humidity pairs nicely with a smug post-round grin.
Sleep under real stars: If you’ve been meaning to camp without roughing it, Sebastian Inlet State Park Campground offers tent and RV sites with hookups plus restrooms, so you get ocean air, s’mores, and a sunrise stroll nearby. Close to home, low-key, and exactly the midweek brain rinse you deserve.
Treat-yourself dinner idea: When you want a guaranteed win, The Tides Restaurant does chef-driven Floridian and New American plates built around super-fresh local seafood and produce. Settle in with their deep wine list, a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence streak 26 years running, then let the specials do the convincing.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🥕 Farmers Market @ Farmers Market | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Skip the big-box blah and stroll the Oceanside farmers market in Vero, where the tomatoes know your name and the bakers remember your coffee order. Local produce, fresh seafood, flowers, and crafty bits, plus sea breeze and neighborly gossip. Real errands, mildly social, thoroughly pleasant.
🛥 Sebastian Inlet Social @ Sebastian Inlet State Park | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Trade errands for an inlet drift and join the MarineMax Cocoa crew at the Sebastian Inlet Sandbar, Florida’s classic floating neighborhood. Expect raft-ups, lazy swims, boat talk you actually enjoy, and that perfect mix of sunshine, sea breeze, and low-stakes bragging rights.
🧘 Paws & Pose | Kitten Yoga @ Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Whether your down dog is more nap-adjacent or you want mimosas with fur, Kitten Yoga at Costa d’Este delivers beginner stretches, adoptable kittens, and cuddle time. Tickets start at $40, with $10 to H.A.L.O., so bring a mat, a lidded bottle, and your heart.
🦸 Marvel Superheroes Pre-Release @ Dragon King Hobbies | Saturday (6/20) at 5:30 PM – Dragon King on 17th Street is hosting a Marvel pre-release where you crack packs, hunt Captain America or Bruce Banner, then square off for prizes. It is limited to 16 players, which means better odds, fewer rulebook debates, and bragging rights you can actually use.
🫖 Summer Solstice Nidra & Tea Tasting Ceremony @ Spark of Divine | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Summer Solstice in downtown Vero means herbal tea, gratitude, and a guided Nidra that feels like a sanctioned power nap. Build your coziest nest, sip seasonal blends before and after, then set intentions and float out, sweater, socks, and dignity intact.
🍇 Grind and Grape @ Grind + Grape | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 PM – Nothing beats a seasoned multi-instrumentalist in a cozy room, especially when the pours are good. South Florida's MizBehavin' brings polished chops, clever arrangements, and that stay-for-one-more energy to Grind and Grape. Bring your inside voice, your outside thirst, and your appreciation for musicianship.
🧘 Balancing the Five Spirits with Yoga & Acupuncture @ Level Yoga | Sunday (6/21) at 10:30 AM – Give your Shen a tune-up with a heart-opening yoga flow, a supported savasana, and a few well-placed needles at Royal Palm Pointe. Acupuncturist Angela King and instructor Amanda Peruzzi tag-team the Five Spirits, aiming for clarity, presence, and that rare feeling of actual calm. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Vero Beach report Weather forecastToday — High: 91°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 36%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny. High near 91, with temperatures falling to around 87 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 103. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tomorrow — High: 90°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 49%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. This house is wildThis 4.6-acre Old Florida estate blends lush privacy with a true multi-generational setup. The main residence offers 4 beds and 3.5 baths, joined by a 2-bed, 1.5-bath guest house and separate studio apartment. Brick pavers connect the homes to a resort-style pool, while a 7-stall barn and irrigated pastureland add impressive equestrian appeal.
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